Rephrasing CONNECTORS 1. Although he is rich, he isn’t very happy. (despite) 2. He called me since he wanted me to tell him what had happened in the plane. (so that) 3. Sue was waving her arms. She wanted us to see her. (so that) 4. People know the planet’s resources are waste away, but they are careless. (despite) 5. I’m going to study harder. I don’t want to fail my admission exam. (in order to) 6. Although he is great at languages, he prefers Science. (however) 7. Despite all the people around, John could talk to Anne. (although) 8. In spite of having to study a lot this week, we managed to watch our favourite series. (although) 9. Even though I am hungry, I am never able to finish a whole pizza. (however) REPORTED SPEECH 1. “I’m sure you won’t find what you want in my room, Mum.” Trent told his mother 2. “Have you seen a spotted pink purse on the pavement?” Gail asked the pedestrian 3. “Was there an outbreak of cholera last year?” The doctor asked 4. “Did you spend New Year’s Eve with your parents?” I asked him 5. “Don’t answer the phone in case it is for my mum.” He told her Rephrasing 6. “If you bother me again, I’ll start shouting!” She threatened 7. “You can’t treat me like that! I know my rights.” He said 8. “I’m terribly sorry but I can’t go to the doctor with you as we had planned.” Kate said 9. “It is the continued inexistence of role models that puts society at stake.” He said 10. “I’ve created a youth-friendly environment and I’ve tried to give them the tools they need.” Franklin said 11. “Study and practice rephrasing exercises to overcome grammar difficulties.” The teacher advised her students 12. “How did your friends manage to collect all these beautiful things?” Monica wanted to know I WISH / IF ONLY 1. It was a mistake not to apply for the job at NASA. I wish 2. What a pity I can’t see the latest Spiderman movie! I wish 3. You can hear a baby crying and you’re trying to study. You say: I wish 4. The computer was stolen because nobody saw the thief. If only 5. I really want you to stop smoking. I wish 6. What a pity Mary didn’t remember to take the camera. If only Rephrasing 7. It was a mistake to go to England in winter. I wish 8. She should have called her parents earlier. I wish 9. He shouts so much, and it is so annoying! I wish 10. You shouldn’t have brought Jennifer along to the funeral. She was so upset! I wish 11. “Bob, leave your sister alone!” I wish 12. Why didn’t I check the petrol before leaving? I wish 13. The roads aren’t very quiet, so I can’t ride my bike to school. If only 14. It’s a pity our parents aren’t here to help us. We wish 15. He keeps arriving late for class. It’s getting on my nerves. If only PASSIVE CAUSATIVE 1. An international interior designer redecorated our living room last week. 2. The optician is examining Ryan’s eyes at the moment. 3. They are going to repair my central heating tomorrow. 4. The doctor took my dad’s blood pressure. 5. When will they deliver Dan’s sofa? Rephrasing 6. A birthday party is being organized for me by my friends. 7. Edward’s dinner was cooked by his mother yesterday. 8. Mr. Brown’s book has just been published. 9. Paul’s house will be painted next week. 10. Mrs. Scott’s cat was examined by the vet yesterday. 11. Sarah’s new fridge will be delivered tomorrow. 12. The money was deposited in his bank account by the company. INVERSION OF THE SUBJECT 1. If I had known about the top 5, I would have tried it. Had 2. As soon as the vice chancellor forbade the feeding of campus wildlife, the students started a riot. No sooner 3. The fresher’s had hardly arrived when they became involved in protests. Hardly 4. The smoke was so dense that they fainted. So 5. I only heard the dreadful news today. Only 6. He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang. No sooner 7. We only began to see the symptoms of the disease after several months. Only Rephrasing 8. His brother had rarely been more excited. Rarely 9. You come to realize the significance of the murder only in the last few pages of the book. Only 10. Peter didn't realize that he had lost his keys until he got home. Not 11. Nobody has won so many matches for his team since 1994. Not since 12. There are no circumstances where audience members may consume alcohol. Under no circumstances
